Let it snow diamonds

Clark's brings back the popular promotion

Diamonds in the sky

Let it snow diamonds

Clark's brings back the popular promotion

Diamonds in the sky

All olive oils are not created equally

One of the key ingredients to a long and healthy life is olive oil. For years dietitians have been promoting the use of olive oil as a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Because of its rich source of tocopherols, carotenoids and polyphenols, which have anti-inflammatory properties olive oil has been shown to provide cardiovascular and anti-cancer effects. Italy, Spain and Greece are the major producers of olive oil and it is the principal source of dietary fat in these countries. But not all olives or olive oils are created equally.

Kalispell teams dominate Montana App Challenge

All-girl teams from Kalispell swept the top four spots at the second Montana App Challenge held at the Montana State Capitol rotunda on May 19.

A Day in the Life: BFPD

BONNERS FERRY — Many people drive down the road, happily chatting with passengers or listening to their favorite song on the radio. A glance in the rear view mirror reveals the ominous light bar perched on top of a patrol car. Their first instinct is often to tap the brakes, glance down at the speedometer, grip the steering wheel a little tighter, and wonder if all the lights are functioning correctly on their vehicle.

Six ways to predict happiness

Using rates of depression, suicide, employment, divorce, and volunteerism, the research site Wallethub this month announced 2018’s “Happiest States.” While the U.S. continues to drop in international happiness rankings (currently at 18), Idaho — at least compared to other states — ranks sixth in the nation.

Biden attempt to resurrect Iran nuke deal off to bumpy start

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration’s

US cancels ambassador's controversial trip to Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. State Department canceled the planned Taiwan visit by its U.N. ambassador that has drawn strong opposition and a warning from China.

US cancels ambassador's controversial trip to Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The U.S. State Department canceled the planned Taiwan visit by its U.N. ambassador that has drawn strong opposition and a warning from China.

Hawaii Democrats can vote by mail for presidential nominee

HONOLULU (AP) — Democratic Party of Hawaii members can use mail-in ballots to select their choice for presidential nominee this year to avoid the long lines of past party caucuses.

Hawaii Democrats can vote by mail for presidential nominee

HONOLULU (AP) — Democratic Party of Hawaii members can use mail-in ballots to select their choice for presidential nominee this year to avoid the long lines of past party caucuses.

Wisconsin polls close; court, Congress primary counts begin

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Latest on Tuesday's primary election in Wisconsin (all times local):

Hawaii Democrats can vote by mail for presidential nominee

HONOLULU (AP) — Democratic Party of Hawaii members can use mail-in ballots to select their choice for presidential nominee this year to avoid the long lines of past party caucuses.

Rural Midwest hospitals struggling to handle virus surge

WESSINGTON SPRINGS, S.D. (AP) — Rural Jerauld County in South Dakota didn't see a single case of the coronavirus for more than two months stretching from June to August. But over the last two weeks, its rate of new cases per person soared to one of the highest in the nation.

Business Highlights

Walmart to spread out deals to avoid Black Friday crowds

Consumers give economy a lift before election

Modest hiring gains forecast for today's October jobs report

WASHINGTON - A flurry of data issued Thursday sketched a brightening view of the U.S. economy in the final days before a presidential election that will pivot on the strength of the recovery.

You want what she's got

Good nutrition, great outlook fuel 90-year-old worker Supplemental Superstar

She'll be 91 in three months and she's just finished another 30-hour work week at Super Supplements in Coeur d'Alene.

Colleges' bank deals saddle students with big fees

WASHINGTON - As many as 900 colleges are pushing students into using payment cards that carry hefty costs, sometimes even to get to their financial aid money, according to a report released Wednesday by a public interest group.

Getting your back-to-school checklist ready

Summer's almost over and the schools are all planning for the fall.

Marijuana farmers hinge hopes on harvest

An autumn chill settled over the marijuana farm near Spangle jointly owned by Spokane City Councilwoman Karen Stratton and her husband, Chris Wright.